Universe-spanning survival sim No Man’s Sky is releasing its 4.1 Fractal Update as we speak, bringing alongside a brand new Expedition, tons of accessibility choices, a VR overhaul, and far more. Developers Hello Games have up to date the game so constantly their launch woes are a distant reminiscence, despatched to a faraway galaxy. Since then, No Man’s Sky has grow to be a not only a area exploration game, however a metropolis administration sim and a typically good place to relax together with your odd alien pets, multi function package deal.
The greatest new stuff from the Fractal replace is the Utopia Expedition, which can start “shortly after” the replace hits. This expedition could have you working for the Utopia Foundation, trying to rebuild the deserted photo voltaic system of Bakkin. Crafting gadgets requires Utopia’s shelter, so venturing off into the procedural wilds might be riskier than common – however the dangers reap higher rewards. Helping Utopia will internet you with an agile speeder that may skip throughout planet surfaces, a small robo-warden companion, and a holographic pal to your base – a without end pal, if you happen to like.
There are a lot of new accessibility options, following on from 4.0’s already hefty modifications. My favorite new characteristic is the Analysis Visor which can routinely scan fauna, flora, and minerals when you stroll round. It’s arduous to differentiate environmental particulars that you simply’ve scanned earlier than, particularly in a procedural game like NMS, so this can absolutely save numerous time. There are additionally loads of QOL fixes and instruments to regulate VFX, the in-game digital camera, and controls.
The Fractal replace additionally brings a brand new ‘Wonders’ tab within the catalogue, permitting you to trace notable discoveries and data on planets, creatures, and extra. To have a good time the discharge of PSVR2, Hello Games is overhauling (virtually) each facet of the VR expertise, even letting you decide up sure objects together with your fingers. You can try each single minute change of their patch notes.
No Man’s Sky is offered on GOG and Steam for £50/€60/$60. It’s presently -50% off on Steam, too.